Whatever your child’s age, we have guidance to help you find out more about their digital lives. See what you can do to keep them safe on social media, in video games and on devices.
See our step-by-step guides for social media, video games, devices and more to make sure children are safe while they play or browse at any age.
Use our interactive activities to help your child develop critical thinking around the things they see online. This will help them take action when something goes wrong or is upsetting.
Conversations are key to keeping children safe at any age. Talk about issues in the news or ask them about their day. See our guidance here.
Set screen time limits and practise mindfulness when it comes to digital use. Help children recognise when the online space affects their emotions or health in negative ways. Then, give them tips on taking breaks or trying different activities.
Receive personalised resources and advice to keep children safe online as they grow.
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As your child starts primary education, they start to use more apps and devices.
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At secondary, teens join social media, develop more skills and do their school work online.
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